Question
Chemistry Question on Mole concept and Molar Masses
All alkali metals are good dash agents?
A
(A) Oxidizing
B
(B) Reducing
C
(C) Both oxidising and reducing
D
(D) Neither oxidizing not reducing
Answer
(B) Reducing
Explanation
Solution
Explanation:
All the alkali metals are good reducing agents due to their low ionization energies. The reducing character of group 1 elements follows the increasing order of Sodium, Potassium, rubidium, Caesium and lithium.Hence, the correct option is (B).